As predicted, Henry Cejudo’s mixed martial arts retirement in 2020 didn’t hold up. The former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion is gearing up for a return to the octagon and has his eyes on UFC history, according to a recent interview with ESPN.

Cejudo told the media outlet that the main reason why he is ending his retirement is that he could fight Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. This would give him a shot to become the only UFC fighter to hold titles in three different divisions.

Unfortunately for Cejudo, the UFC has other plans, at least for the time being. They want the 35-year-old champion to fight in bantamweight before moving divisions. And the Olympic Gold medalist seems to be open to taking a long way.

“These dudes are not on my level—none of those dudes are at my level. And they all know it,” Cejudo told ESPN. “So if I have to go down to 135 pounds [and win back] my belt to challenge Alexander Volkanovski, that’s what I have to do.”

Cejudo had his last fight at UFC 240 in May 2020, when he defeated Dominick Cruz via TKO to retain UFC Bantamweight Championship. He retired immediately after the fight, leaving MMA with a 16-2 record at the time.

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Former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo could follow Conor McGregor’s footsteps and venture from MMA to boxing. In a conversation with ESPN’s Now or Never, Cejudo, who retired earlier this year, said that he would be interested in fighting up-and-coming boxer Ryan Garcia.

Cejudo would be willing to enter the boxing ring with Garcia, but also suggested a combination of MMA and boxing.

“I think Ryan Garcia would be the easiest payday ‘Triple C’ would ever get,” said Cejudo. “It would be a lot bigger than any purse I did in the UFC.”

Several weeks ago, Cejudo told reporters that he would only consider a comeback if he could fight UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Now, however, the 33-year-old sees Garcia as a more desirable opponent.

“If there’s any fight that intrigues me between staying retired, between fighting … Alexander Volkanovski or fighting … Ryan Garcia, I like the payday. Plus, it’s easy money because he’s fought nobody,” he added.

Garcia, who currently holds WBC Silver lightweight title, would also be keen to fight.

“Let’s do it over here [in boxing] first, get you some money, get you knocked out, and then I’ll go to MMA,” Garcia commented on Cejudo’s offer. “If you don’t knock me out in MMA, you’re a bum. I promise you: If you don’t submit me or do whatever you have to do, you’re trash.”

Cejudo retired from MMA with 16-2 record, and as only one of four fighters who has held two UFC titles simultaneously.

Garcia, on the other hand, is undefeated in 20 pro matches and has 17 wins by knockout.

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As predicted, Henry Cejudo’s mixed martial arts retirement in 2020 didn’t hold up. The former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion is gearing up for a return to the octagon and has his eyes on UFC history, according to a recent interview with ESPN.

Cejudo told the media outlet that the main reason why he is ending his retirement is that he could fight Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. This would give him a shot to become the only UFC fighter to hold titles in three different divisions.

Unfortunately for Cejudo, the UFC has other plans, at least for the time being. They want the 35-year-old champion to fight in bantamweight before moving divisions. And the Olympic Gold medalist seems to be open to taking a long way.

“These dudes are not on my level—none of those dudes are at my level. And they all know it,” Cejudo told ESPN. “So if I have to go down to 135 pounds [and win back] my belt to challenge Alexander Volkanovski, that’s what I have to do.”

Cejudo had his last fight at UFC 240 in May 2020, when he defeated Dominick Cruz via TKO to retain UFC Bantamweight Championship. He retired immediately after the fight, leaving MMA with a 16-2 record at the time.

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Former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo could follow Conor McGregor’s footsteps and venture from MMA to boxing. In a conversation with ESPN’s Now or Never, Cejudo, who retired earlier this year, said that he would be interested in fighting up-and-coming boxer Ryan Garcia.

Cejudo would be willing to enter the boxing ring with Garcia, but also suggested a combination of MMA and boxing.

“I think Ryan Garcia would be the easiest payday ‘Triple C’ would ever get,” said Cejudo. “It would be a lot bigger than any purse I did in the UFC.”

Several weeks ago, Cejudo told reporters that he would only consider a comeback if he could fight UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Now, however, the 33-year-old sees Garcia as a more desirable opponent.

“If there’s any fight that intrigues me between staying retired, between fighting … Alexander Volkanovski or fighting … Ryan Garcia, I like the payday. Plus, it’s easy money because he’s fought nobody,” he added.

Garcia, who currently holds WBC Silver lightweight title, would also be keen to fight.

“Let’s do it over here [in boxing] first, get you some money, get you knocked out, and then I’ll go to MMA,” Garcia commented on Cejudo’s offer. “If you don’t knock me out in MMA, you’re a bum. I promise you: If you don’t submit me or do whatever you have to do, you’re trash.”

Cejudo retired from MMA with 16-2 record, and as only one of four fighters who has held two UFC titles simultaneously.

Garcia, on the other hand, is undefeated in 20 pro matches and has 17 wins by knockout.

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